Welcome all!! As part of my educational rounds project I am required to present my findings concerning film use in a Senior History classroom. I've decided to scrap the ordinary route of presenting through a slideshow, pamphlet or report. I have decided to post my project in a blog where I will be able to share the various film links and websites I have discovered during my research. Enjoy!



Tuesday, November 23, 2010

World War II Interactive Map

http://www.history.com/shows/wwii-in-hd/interactives/inside-wwii-interactive


This is a great interactive map about the Second World War. It provides an overview of all aspects of the war in Asia, North America, and Europe. This map was made to accompany "WWII in HD", a documentary film series of colour archival footage. The series is presented through the eyes of twelve different American soldiers.

Helpful Websites

An interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television – This website is great when looking for film reviews to use within the classroom. The website also includes resources and a guide to using documentary films in the classroom (including reviews of the documentaries).

The Documentary Film Network – Allows for free streaming of user submitted films.

The National Film Board of Canada – Thousands of documentary and other films are located at this website. All films are produced by Canadians and are accessible to all through free online streaming.

Reviews on thousands of North American films.

Helpful Websites

http://www.onlinedegree.net/101-historical-moments-you-can-relive-on-youtube/ 
101 Historical Moments you can relive on youtube – Although it’s an American website generally geared towards historical moments in American history, there are dozens of relevant video clips with re-enactments, interviews, and television clips etc. that can be used in almost all of the senior history classes.


http://www.histori.ca/minutes/section.do?className=ca.histori.minutes.entity.ClassicMinute 
Canada's defining moments throughout history. These have been aired on Canadian television for years and depict important moments throughout Canadian history.  The website also includes radio minutes, and lesson plans to accompany the clips as well as student submitted clips on various historical moments.


A great place for video clips from the most recently aired shows and historical documentaries from the history channel.


This is a great website for free short video clips (they average about 2 minutes). There are thousands of historical video clips that can be used in the classroom (perhaps as an introduction to a lesson).